Alsford raises £10,000 during cycle through France

Alsford Timber,  the south-east England timber and builders merchant, has raised over £10,000 for charity, completing the “517 Miles Across Beaune” cycling challenge in September.

The event was organised by Challenge Adventure Charities, who have been delivering purpose-driven cycling events since 1996 to raise money for charities chosen by participants and trustees. To date, CAC has raised over £4.45 million through such challenges.

This year’s ride took the two Alsford teams, the Wheelers and Peddlers, across 517 miles of French countryside, raising money for Cancer Research UK, Demelza Hospice, and the British Heart Foundation.

Managing director of Alsford, Neil Fuller said: “This challenge embodies so many of our core values. This year our performance was inspiring due to personal fitness improvements by team members, and dedication to training commitment pre-race made by all. The teamwork required to stay on track in tough conditions and the necessity to have fun and enjoy the pressure is also vital. Above all, in tough economic circumstances we were able to make a difference and raise over £10,000, which is the ultimate testament to the team’s commitment to making a difference.”